Movie

Kean: Genius or Scoundrel

★ 7.3(6)19571h 19m

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Good to know

Director: Vittorio Gassman
Release date: 1957-03-04
Runtime: 1h 19m
Language: Italian
Status: Released
Country: Italy
Studio: Lux Film

About Kean: Genius or Scoundrel

Kean: Genius or Scoundrel is a 1957 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Vittorio Gassman, starring Vittorio Gassman, Eleonora Rossi Drago and Nerio Bernardi. It has a runtime of 1 hour 19 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Kean: Genius or Scoundrel in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

England, first half of the 19th century. Edmund Kean is a celebrated theatre actor, notorious for his tumultuous private life. He is in love with the beautiful countess Koefeld, wife of the Danish ambassador, to the consternation of his friend, the Prince of Wales. He is also hounded by Anna Damby, who wants to become an actress to escape a marriage to Lord Mewill.

Cast

Vittorio Gassman

Edmund Kean

Eleonora Rossi Drago

Countess Elena Koefeld

Nerio Bernardi

Conte Koefeld

Mario Carotenuto

Peter Patt

Carlo Mazzarella

Dario

Gérard Landry

Prince of Wales

Cesco Baseggio

Salomon

Anna Maria Ferrero

Anna Damby

Helmut Dantine

Lord Mewl

Bianca Maria Fabbri

Dina Sassoli

Amy

Valentina Cortese

Fanny

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Kean: Genius or Scoundrel in Ireland?+

Kean: Genius or Scoundrel is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Ireland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Kean: Genius or Scoundrel on Netflix?+

Kean: Genius or Scoundrel is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is Kean: Genius or Scoundrel?+

Kean: Genius or Scoundrel has a runtime of 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).

Who stars in Kean: Genius or Scoundrel?+

Kean: Genius or Scoundrel stars Vittorio Gassman, Eleonora Rossi Drago, Nerio Bernardi, Mario Carotenuto and Carlo Mazzarella.

When did Kean: Genius or Scoundrel come out?+

Kean: Genius or Scoundrel is a 1957 movie directed by Vittorio Gassman.

What genre is Kean: Genius or Scoundrel?+

Kean: Genius or Scoundrel is Comedy film.

Who directed Kean: Genius or Scoundrel?+

Kean: Genius or Scoundrel was directed by Vittorio Gassman.